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Discover… competitions and prize draws to win signed copies of the latest books and exciting prizes, including National Book Tokens to spend on even more books.
Discover… trivia quizzes to test your literary knowledge, and personality quizzes to discover what kind of booklover you are.
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Competitions
Discover our competitions and prize draws to win signed books and exciting prizes, including National Book Tokens to spend in your favourite bookshop.
One of Japan's most exciting literary voices
Win a signed copy of Mieko Kawakami's Sisters in Yellow, a curated selection of Japanese treats, and more!
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Discover the magic!
To celebrate the release of The Magic Faraway Tree film, one lucky reader will win a fantastical adventure – books, bean bag, and magical lights included.
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Enter a secret wonderland in the sky
Win a signed copy of Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories and a matcha snack bundle from Japan Centre!
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Discover book recommendations for every kind of reader, brought to you by guest authors, booksellers, and our book-loving team.
40 of the best new books in 2026
The best fiction and non-fiction you can discover in bookshops this year.
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40 of the best new children's books in 2026
The most exciting fiction and non-fiction young readers can discover in bookshops throughout the National Year of Reading.
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2026 book-to-screen adaptations
Find out which of your favourite books are being brought to life on the screen this year.
Read nowDiscover First
Discover the next big book before it hits bookshops – we have 100 copies to give away every month! Plus, start reading the first chapter straight away.
Discover First: Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer
Get one of 100 copies of Ollie George Clark's book before it's out in June.
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Discover First: The Typing Lady
Get one of 100 copies of Ruth Ozeki's first short story collection before it's out in May.
Get your copyAsk a Bookseller
Discover booksellers' favourite picks – because bookshops are the best place to go for book recommendations! Submit a question and if it's answered, we'll send you a £15/€20 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop.
Polls
Discover more about yourself and other readers with our community polls.
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Our last poll revealed that 45% of you love setting reading goals for the year, but 25% prefer to read without rules!
Quizzes
Discover what kind of booklover you are with our fun personality quizzes, and test your literary knowledge with our tricky trivia quizzes, including our fun and fiendish Hidden Books Game.
Dispelling common myths about autism: facts and fallacies
Gina Rippon, author of The Lost Girls of Autism, tests you knowledge!
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Which Jacqueline Wilson character are you?
Are you Ellie, Nadine, and Magda from the Girls series?
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How well do you know the life and works of Shakespeare?
Nydia Hetherington, author of Sycorax, tests your knowledge of the Bard.
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Discover our longer articles about books and reading, designed to empower you to choose the books you want to read from the bookshops you love. Plus, read exclusive features from Booktime magazine, the essential guide to the most anticipated books of the season.
River of Dreams: Interview with Jessie Burton, author of Hidden Treasure
Bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Restless Girls.
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Booktime: Interview with Dr Punam Krishan, author of You and Your Body
A bright, interactive book for young children.
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Right Hand Men: Interview with Gareth Rubin, author of Holmes & Moriarty
A reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic characters.
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Discover just the right book for any mood or occasion with reading prescriptions from our guest Book Doctors.
Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney has joined us to prescribe the best reads for young booklovers.
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Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being
Ruth Ozeki has joined us to prescribe some fantastic books and reading advice.
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Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
Jasbinder Bilan has joined us to prescribe the best reads for young booklovers.
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Discover the winners of our biggest giveaways, competitions, and children's activities.
We're proud to support the National Year of Reading
If you're into it... read into it! In 2026, every adult, young person and child are invited to Go All In – to discover how reading can make the things you already love even richer.
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Discover brilliant books for children
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